Keeping children safe from harm

As parents, we can relate to feeling tested, at times, to the limits of our parenting ability.

Sometimes we can feel out of control. In other situations, we can have personal problems that stop us from caring for our children. This can result in children being abused or neglected. These are difficult subjects to talk about, but sadly, the problems of child abuse and neglect are not uncommon. These problems affect children and families from all backgrounds, and occur for many different reasons.

Experiences of child abuse and neglect can have devastating consequences for children and young people including severe emotional, social and psychological problems.